GROUPAUTO International

What GROUPAUTO International does

GROUPAUTO International is the coordinating entity of one of the world's largest independent automotive aftermarket networks, operating as a French SAS headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine. It unites 29 regional member organizations spanning 118 countries, 1,947 distributors, 14,881 points of sale, 6,546 EUROGARAGE passenger-car workshops across 32 countries, and 965 TOP TRUCK commercial-vehicle workshops across 19 countries. The network is supported by 71 referenced suppliers and collectively employs over 52,500 people.

The company's core technology stack is built around three proprietary platforms: GNM (International Network Management) for distribution and member network operations, R&M (Fleet Services System) for multinational fleet management, and the G-CONNECT Driver App for driver-facing services. These platforms are extended through connected-vehicle partnerships with Telefonica, Verizon Connect, and Bouygues Telecom, and underpinned by its recent full acquisition of SOFTECA INTERNET (June 2026), following a 33% minority stake taken in March 2022. GROUPAUTO also wholly owns the EUROGARAGE and TOP TRUCK sub-brands and is pursuing a "Driving to Tomorrow" digital transformation programme under CEO Günter Weber, who took over on January 1, 2024.

GROUPAUTO's revenue model is B2B network membership and technology licensing: the 29 regional members pay for access to GNM, R&M, and the EUROGARAGE/TOP TRUCK brands, while fleet operators and connected-vehicle partners consume network services across borders. Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) joined as a member and shareholder in 2018, anchoring North American distribution reach. The May 2023 share capital increase and the 2024 FAAS board membership extend the company's positioning across sustainability standards and digital aftermarket infrastructure.

Name

GROUPAUTO International

Legal name

GROUPAUTO International SAS

Website

https://groupauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GROUPAUTO International coordinates one of the world's largest independent automotive aftermarket networks, uniting 29 regional members across 118 countries with 1,947 distributors, 14,881 points of sale, and EUROGARAGE and TOP TRUCK workshop brands, providing GNM, R&M, and G-CONNECT digital platforms to members and fleet operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Retail-Wholesale Membership Clubs (B2B2C) (CRAEADAD)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket network
• Spare parts distribution
• Independent repair workshops
• Fleet maintenance services
• Vehicle parts suppliers

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuilly-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Network Membership & Distribution Services: GROUPAUTO operates as a network association bringing together independent spare parts distributors and repair workshops. Revenue is generated through membership fees and services provided to 1947 distributors and 7511 workshops across 118 countries, with 71 partner suppliers of original parts. The network provides an alternative to vehicle manufacturers' service networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GROUPAUTO International is a membership-based international trade group that aggregates independent spare parts distributors and repair workshops into one of the world's largest automotive aftermarket networks. It serves private vehicle owners and professionals through 1947 distributors, 14881 points of sale, 6546 passenger car workshops (EUROGARAGE) and 965 commercial vehicle workshops (TOP TRUCK) across 118 countries, supported by 71 partner suppliers of original parts and integrated digital platforms (GNM, R&M, Driver App).

Product overview

GROUPAUTO International operates as a multi-brand platform and distribution network for automotive spare parts and workshop services. The core offering consists of the GROUPAUTO distribution network (1947 distributors across 118 countries) supplemented by two branded workshop networks: EUROGARAGE for passenger cars/light commercial vehicles (32 countries, 6546 workshops) and TOP TRUCK for commercial vehicles (19 countries, 965 workshops). The technology infrastructure includes GNM (International Network Management) - a web platform for managing workshop networks, R&M - a fleet management and communication system, and a Driver App providing connected vehicle services. The company also maintains strategic partnerships with 71 supplier brands including BILSTEIN GROUP, CLARIOS, GATES, KYB, MANN+HUMMEL, SCHAEFFLER, SKF, VALEO, and ZF AFTERMARKET.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EUROGARAGE: Leading network of independent repair workshops for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, operating in 32 countries. Provides quality, independent alternative to dealerships for service and repair.
• TOP TRUCK

Products and services

• GROUPAUTO Distribution Network
• EUROGARAGE Workshop Network
• TOP TRUCK Workshop Network
• R&M - Repair & Maintenance Fleet Services System
• Driver App (G-CONNECT)

Quantifiable outcome

• Coverage of 118 countries across 5 continents
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SoftecacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2022GROUPAUTO International acquired a 33% stake in Burgos-based software developer Softeca. The companies had collaborated extensively on GNM Systems, a multi-modular technology platform supporting parts distributors and workshops with cataloguing, workshop management, and fleet integration. The investment strengthens the partnership and supports GAI's 'Driving to Tomorrow' digital transformation strategy.
• FIGIEFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGROUPAUTO is an active member of FIGIEFA (International Federation of European Automotive Aftermarket Distributors), which provides independent repairers with support in competition to car manufacturers' service networks and ensures consumers receive fair and competitive services.
• Strategic Suppliers NetworkcoreOthersNetwork of 71 referenced suppliers including BILSTEIN GROUP, CLARIOS, DRiV, GATES, KYB, MANN+HUMMEL, NRF, PHILIPS, PHINIA, SCHAEFFLER, SKF, VALEO, WOLF OIL, and others providing original parts to the network.
• Alliance Automotive GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to independent aftermarket in France, UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. Serves approximately 100,000 garages with over 100,000 different parts from network of more than 700 company-owned stores and 1,700 affiliated outlets. Wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation: NASDAQ-listed global aftermarket parts distributor with operations in North America, Europe, and elsewhere. Directly comparable as a publicly-traded independent aftermarket network operator and one of GROUPAUTO's largest global competitors, especially in Europe and North America.
• Genuine Parts Company (GPC): NYSE-listed parent of Alliance Automotive Group and a GROUPAUTO International member since 2018. GPC is one of the largest worldwide automotive parts distributors with more than 10,000 locations across North America, Europe, and Australasia — the closest analogue in scale and global footprint.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: NASDAQ-listed U.S. aftermarket parts retailer and distributor serving professional installers and DIY consumers. Comparable scale vehicle for benchmarking distributor economics, SKU breadth, and supplier leverage in the IAM industry.
• Würth Group: Family-owned global distribution group with leading positions in automotive, MRO, and tools distribution across 80+ countries. Comparable business model of bundling parts and workshop supplies to professional automotive users at significant scale.
• AutoZone: NYSE-listed largest aftermarket parts retailer in the U.S. with 6,000+ stores. Comparable as a high-scale automotive aftermarket distribution and service brand, though with a retail rather than membership-association model.

Direct peers

• Point S: Lyon-headquartered independent tire and auto-service dealership network with 6,000+ points of sale across more than 40 countries. Comparable network-association business model serving independent automotive service operators with centralized branding and supplier access.
• Alliance Automotive Group (AAG): Wholly owned GPC subsidiary that operates GROUPAUTO branded distribution in France, UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. Runs 700+ company-owned stores, 1,700 affiliated outlets, and serves ~100,000 garages — the operational execution arm of the GROUPAUTO partnership.
• Mobivia (Norauto / Midas): France-headquartered automotive service network operating Norauto and other brands across Europe and emerging markets. Directly comparable two-sided model of company-operated and franchise workshops supported by parts distribution to independent garages.
• FIX AUTO: Global network of independent collision repair shops operating across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Directly comparable network-of-independents model with brand, training, and supplier support — overlapping with GROUPAUTO's EUROGARAGE on body-shop-adjacent services.

Others

• FIGIEFA: International Federation of European Automotive Aftermarket Distributors, of which GROUPAUTO is an active member. Adjacent as the industry-association counterpart shaping EU aftermarket regulation that GROUPAUTO must navigate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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